Bitcoin for beginners: 4 things to know before investing

What is Bitcoin and should you invest? In this video, Dan from 21shares breaks down the 4 things every investor needs to know about Bitcoin – including what it is, why people buy it, how it fits in a portfolio, and how to get exposure.

Whether you’re new to Bitcoin or exploring it for the first time as part of your investment strategy, this beginner-friendly guide covers everything in plain English.

0:00 Introduction

0:32 What is Bitcoin?

2:22 Why invest in Bitcoin?

2:45 Bitcoin scarcity: only 21 million

3:41 Bitcoin vs government Control

4:17 Who is buying Bitcoin?

6:00 How does Bitcoin fit in a portfolio?

7:03 How to invest in Bitcoin

7:18 Bitcoin ETF vs self custody

9:30 Risks of investing in Bitcoin

9:49 Bitcoin summary

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